Lazistan iris

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I. lazica is a spring flowering evergreen, rhizomatous perennial to 25cm in height, with arching glossy green leaves and deep purple or lavender-blue flowers 6-8cm in width, the base of the falls veined on a white ground

Scientific classification

Species: Lazistan iris (Iris lazica)
Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Lazistan iris

Distribution map

Turkey to Transcauc

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Lazistan iris

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Lazistan iris care guide

Even moist substrate in growth, fully dry while rhizomes lie dormant
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Even moist substrate in growth, fully dry while rhizomes lie dormant

Fertilizing

Biweekly weak high-phosphorus feed prior to spring flower blooming

Pruning

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn

Growing

Grow in sharply-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun; ideal for the base of a sunny wall where ground is dry and stony but tolerant of some moisture and shade

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